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Vol. 1, Issue 2 Capitol Events Building Tours Jan. 2 to Nov. 22 Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol May 20 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speaker Series Floyd McKay June 1 | Noon Join us at the Capitol for a free event celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Rep. Mitch Greenlick June 15 | Noon The Oregon State Capitol will host Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: Asian Charles Johnson July 6 | Noon and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol on Saturday, May 20 from 50th Anniversary Beach Bill 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event honors May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, celebrating the culture, traditions, heritage and Birthday Bash at the Capitol history of Asian-Pacific Americans. Come see exciting performances Mall from local cultural organizations, dance troupes and musical groups. July 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about cultural regalia, enjoy children’s activities or join an all- level yoga class. Beach Bill Birthday Bash Concert in the Capitol Mall Tower tours* to the Oregon Pioneer will take place at 10:30 a.m., with Slater Smith 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. Food will be July 6 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. available for purchase at two food carts outside the Capitol. The detailed schedule is available on the event page at All exhibits and events are free oregoncapitol.com. Call Visitor Services at 503-986-1388 for and open to the public. Visit additional* Tickets are information. needed for the Tower Tours. Please go to Information Kiosk oregoncapitol.com for more for tickets. Tours are capacity controlled and are weather permitting. For information. more information please contact Visitor Services at 503-986-1388. Vision At Your Service The vision of the Oregon State Capitol Foundation is to create a living history, A Message from the Chair enhance the dignity and beauty of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational by Joan Plank, OSCF Chair opportunities. hank you to our many supporters who purchased a piece Board of Directors of Oregon history through the Oregon State Capitol Joan Plank, Chair Hon. Jane Cease Foundation’s historic House and Senate chair sale. The Kim Duncan, Vice-Chair Herb Colomb T Fred Neal, Secretary Dan Jarman extraordinary success of this fundraiser furthers the Foundation’s Bruce Bishop, Treasurer Judy Hall efforts to create a living history, enhance the dignity and beauty Sen. Lee Beyer Ginny Lang of the Capitol, and foster cultural and educational opportunities, Sen. Arnie Roblan Hon. Anthony Meeker benefiting all who visit our beloved building. Sen. Chuck Thomsen Annette Price Rep. Brian Clem Ed Schoaps If you are planning to visit soon, you may wish to explore the Rep. John Huffman Hon. Norm Smith Rep. Rick Lewis Gerry Thompson Citizen Engagement tab at oregonlegislature.gov where you can Hon. Jason Atkinson Fred VanNatta download a self-guided tour of the building and a discovery guide Frankie Bell Hon. Gary Wilhelms highlighting the many points of interest surrounding the historic Julia Brim-Edwards building. The website also offers a virtual tour of the observation deck as well as other interesting and informative videos provided Emeritus Members by the Capitol History Gateway, one of the major projects of the Hon. Verne Duncan, Chair Hon. Norma Paulus Oregon State Capitol Foundation. We hope the resources will add OSCF Administration to your on-site Capitol experience. Genoa Ingram Lisa Van Jessica Carpenter Laureal Williams Information about a number of Foundation-sponsored events at Christina Korkow your Capitol are included in this issue. We are excited to bring you Exploring Oregon’s Heritage: Asian and Pacific Islander Special Events Committee Day at the Oregon State Capitol, a new lineup of speakers Volunteers for the OSCF Speaker Series, the 50th Anniversary Beach Bill Lora Howden Glenda Nabors Birthday Bash at the Capitol Mall Concert with Slater Smith, and the Out-of-This-World Eclipse Concert featuring the Salem History Committee Volunteer Philharmonia Orchestra. Be sure to take plenty of photos of your Sherry Chandler Capitol experiences and post them to social media. See Page 8 of this newsletter for popular snapshot locations and hashtag Legislative Administration Staff suggestions. Daron Hill, Legislative Administrator Stacy Nalley, Visitor Services Staff During your visit to your Oregon State Capitol, look for the Juliene Popinga, Visitor Services Manager new Capitol History Gateway exhibit in the Galleria and the new flagstones in the Capitol Mall recognizing three historic Contact Us counties that no longer exist. We are able to bring events and PO Box 13472 new installations to all who visit thanks to the generosity of our Salem, OR 97309 503-363-1859 contributors. [email protected] oregoncapitolfoundation.org One fun way to contribute to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation is to show your pride and enhance your ride by purchasing a classic The Oregon State Capitol is a treasure to Pacific Wonderland license plate. Proceeds from the plates are split be safeguarded. The Oregon State Capitol Foundation is dedicated to preserving and evenly between the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon State enhancing the State Capitol and the shared Capitol Foundation. The revenue generated from your purchase heritage that it represents for all Oregonians. goes a long way toward preserving Oregon’s rich historical heritage. The Oregon State Capitol Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. We are grateful to you for being a part of preserving Oregon’s Tax ID 20-5164853. Donations made to the legacy. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. OSCF are tax deductible to the extent of the law. 2 Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and SafetyTimeline Project Update Timeline CAMSSummer 2016 Timeline Summer 2017 Governor’s fire detection Exterior waterproofing (starts) Wings elevators controls Vaults with mechanical, electrical Summer 2016 Treasurer, GovSummer 2017 Staff, LRO (perm) moves Governor’s fire detectionFall 2016 Exterior waterproofing (starts) Wings elevators controlsOSP, LRO (temp) moves Vaults with mechanical, electricalFall 2017 IS, Press moves Treasurer, GovMech/Elec/Plumbing work (continues) Staff, LRO (perm) moves Fall 2016 ADA door hardware OSP, LRO (temp) movesSpring 2017 North stairFall 2017 Spring 2018 IS, Press moves Camperdown Elm Mech/Elec/Plumbing work (continues)South, East and West ADA entries moves ADA door hardware Rotunda plaster repairs (after roof repairs) OSP (perm) moveSpring 2017 North stair Spring 2018 2017 Camperdown Elm 2018 South, East and West ADA entries 2019 moves Rotunda plaster repairs (after roof repairs) Attend a Hearing or OSP (perm) move 2017 2018 2019 long session short session long session Watch Online long session short session long session Public hearings of legislative committees are held to take testimony concerning proposed laws. Watching lawmaking in FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 progress keeps you informed, helps you to understand the process, and gives you FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 18‐19 CAMS: Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and SafetyPortions of State Capitol State Park Grounds ideas about how to better inform and LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION influence your legislators. Attend public CAMS: Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety Temporarily Closed hearings at the Capitol, or watch them LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATION live online at www.oregonlegislature.gov/ citizen_engagement/Pages/Legislative- Small portions of the State Capitol Video.aspx. State Park grounds will be closed from April 24 through mid-May to You can visit https://olis.leg.state.or.us/ accommodate relocation of a set LIZ/Committees/Meeting/List to search of historic Camperdown elm trees. the Oregon Legislative Information Access to the Capitol will not be System website for a current schedule of affected. committee meetings and hearings. near the Oregon State Capitol The four trees currently located must be moved to accommodate necessary updates to building utilities. Two other trees will also be moved during the "Oregon is an inspiration. project. Environmental Designs Incorporated will perform the work under the management of the Oregon Whether you come to it, or Legislative Administration office. are born to it, you become The Camperdown elm trees are an important part of the historic landscape, and have been on the Capitol grounds since the late 19th to early 20th entranced by our state's centuries. They were successfully moved before, in 1937-41 and 1977, during beauty, the opportunity other construction projects. she affords, and the During the move when sections of the park are closed, visitors are reminded they are welcome to observe the work from a distance, but to respect all safety independent spirit of her fences and directions from the project crew. citizens." More information on the project is available from Project Managers Ed Newvine at [email protected] or Marina Cresswell at – Gov. Tom McCall [email protected]. 3 LOGO PATTERN LOGO PATTERN OREGON STATE CAPITOL events/exhibits 2017 Now until Nov. 22 Visit oregoncapitol.com for schedule OSCF Speaker Series Presents… May 20 ExploringBuilding Tours Oregon’s Heritage: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Capitol History Gateway program Asian and Pacific Islander Mark your calendars to join us for the upcoming June 1 Oregon State Capitol Foundation Speaker Series Noon Day at the Capitol presentations. OSCF Speaker Series: June 15 Noon Floyd McKay Thursday, June 1, at noon in Hearing Room E OSCF Speaker Series: Floyd McKay, veteran journalist June 19 to Sept. 29 VisitMitch oregoncapitol.com Greenlick for schedule for KGW-TV in Portland and The Tower Tours (weather permitting) Oregon Statesman in Salem, and July 6 author of Reporting the Oregon Story, Noon Charles Johnson will provide a firsthand account of OSCFth Speaker Series: July 8 Available Oregon’s political history and legislative 10 a.m.